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WATER FITNESS CLASSES
Aquatics
Aquaerobics
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Energize yourself with this invigorating workout! This is our basic shallow water class focused on cardiovascular fitness with special attention to strength and flexibility. All fitness and swimming levels are welcome! Check individual pool schedules for available times.
Aqua Power
Experience the difference in deep water. This basic deep water class is our uses buoyant and resistant equipment to provide an excellent cardiovascular workout with zero impact! Aqua Power is designed for all levels. Participants should be comfortable in deep water. Check individual pool schedules for available times.
Aqua Yoga
By bringing Yoga to the water, there is no gravity and the water will take the pressure off your joints. It will help develop strength, static balance and will increase overall range of motion. This low-impact class will help develop strength and balance while relaxing in the water. Aqua Yoga is for all skill levels and abilities. Check individual pool schedules for available times.
The River Challenge
Build endurance while toning muscle and gaining strength in this program guaranteed to keep your heart rate pumping. The River Challenge employs low impact resistance training to work every part of your body. Check individual pool schedules for available times.
CURRENT CHANNEL WALK / RUN
Walk or run against the Current Channel at EPCC or MSCC for an excellent cardiovascular workout. Improve circulation and strength with this low-impact activity. Check individual pool schedules for available times. No instructor present.
S.M.I.L.E. (Slow Movement Intensity Lowered Exercise)
This shallow water class focuses on improving circulation, strength, range of motion and flexibility through lowimpact exercise. Check individual pool schedules for available times. All participants welcome!
Pregnancy Fitness
Energize your pregnancy! This shallow water class focuses on pregnancy fitness with special attention to improved circulation and flexibility. This is a drop-in class at Matt Dishman CC only.
AQUA ZUMBA
Achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in our pool with exciting calorie-burning, bodyenergizing, movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and water resistance are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. This drop-in class is offered at East Portland Community Center Pool only.
BLUE MAKOS Dive into action with the Blue Makos!
Are you into speed, competition, and perfecting our technique? Strut your stuff in this pre-competitive league, racing against other pools in Portland at quarterly mock-swim meets. Receive one hour per week of expert coaching in a fun, supportive environment. Participants will be given instruction on butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle, including competitive dives and turns. It is a great place to begin your journey to competitive swimming. Participants must be able to swim the length of the pool: Front Crawlstroke and Backstroke (this correlates to passing Sea Lion level in the Portland Parks & Recreation swim lesson program.)
A pre-competitive swim league participants ages 6–17 will enjoy:
• One hour weekly swim practices at all pools
• Expert tips from an experienced swim coach
• A fun, supportive, learning environment
• Instruction on each of the four competitive strokes including dives and turns
• Every swimmer will receive a Blue Makos swim cap!
